Why read The Way of Whisky?

Book cover of The Way of Whisky: A Journey Around Japanese Whisky

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Winner of the Andre Simon John Avery award

'This book is incredible' - Alex Kratena

An in-depth, personal journey around Japan's whisky distilleries.

Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells their story and unveils the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and how it relates to…

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1 author picked The Way of Whisky as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Hans Offringa

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Dave Broom is an all-round drinks writer and presenter, not limiting himself to Scotch only. He has written a score of books on various libations and is also considered a rum connoisseur. In fact, he is also one of the true experts on Japanese whisky. His The Way of Whisky not only captures the spirit of the drink but also the spirit of Japan, in a tender, almost poetical way. In his recently released road movie The Amber Light he takes his audience through the world of Scottish Whisky in his inimitable manner, which makes him such a great presenter.…

From Hans' list on The best books to learn about whisky & whiskey.